Example Course Plans
Chemistry Course Plan (first 4 semesters)
This is an example course plan based on the 2022-2023 University Catalog; your actual
schedule may deviate from this example. Your faculty advisor will work with you to
select appropriate courses.
As an IWU student, it is your responsibility to track your progress each semester
towards completing graduation requirements using the MyIWU degree audit tool.
Fall Semester*
- CHEM 201 (lecture & lab) General Chemistry I (PSL)
- BIOL 107 (lecture & lab) Human Biology: Anatomy Physiology (LSL) or MATH 176 Calculus I (FR)
- Gateway Colloquium or General Education Course
- Second Language Course
Spring Semester
- CHEM 202 (lecture & lab) General Chemistry II
- BIOL 108 (lecture & lab) Human Biology: Anatomy Physiology or MATH 177 Calculus I (FR)
- General Education Course (or Second Language)
- General Education Course (or Gateway if not completed in the Fall)
May Term
- Optional
* Students with AP credit (with a score 4 or 5) in Physics, Calculus, and/or Chemistry may consult with the Chemistry Department Chair about having some requirements waived.
Fall Semester
- CHEM 311 (lecture & lab) Organic Chemistry I
- CHEM 301 Quantitative Analysis
- MATH 176 Calculus I (FR) or PHYS 105
- General Education Course
Spring Semester
- CHEM 312 (lecture & lab) Organic Chemistry I
- CHEM 332 Inorganic Chemistry
- MATH 177 Calculus II or PHYS 106
- General Education Course
- CHEM 302 (lab only)
Study Abroad
For students interested in studying abroad, the recommended semester(s) is: fall or spring, fourth year. Consult with the Chemistry Department Chair if you have a strong interest in studying abroad prior to the senior year.
Additional Information
- Students must complete two semesters Calculus and a Physics sequence before taking the required Physical Chemistry sequence. Students who have scored a 4 or 5 on the Calculus BC Advanced Placement exam should consult with the Chemistry Department Chair to discuss mathematics options.
- CHEM 499 can be taken anytime from the Spring of year two onward.
- Chemistry students are strongly encouraged to participate in research as part of their
education. It is never too early to talk to faculty and learn about becoming involved.
Biochemistry Course Plan
Fall Semester*
- CHEM 201 (lecture & lab) General Chemistry I (PSL)
- BIOL 101 (lecture & lab) General Biology I (LSL)
- Gateway Colloquium
- General Education Course or Second Language Course
Spring Semester
- CHEM 202 (lecture & lab) General Chemistry II
- BIOL 102 (lecture & lab) General Biology II
- General Education Course (or Gateway if not completed in the Fall)
- General Education Course or Second Language Course
* Students with AP credit (with a score 4 or 5) in Physics, Calculus, and/or Chemistry may consult with the Chemistry Department Chair about having some requirements waived.
Fall Semester
- CHEM 311 (lecture & lab) Organic Chemistry 1
- Math 176 Calculus I (FR)
- CHEM 301
- General Education Course or Second Language Course
- CHEM 300X (Chemistry Seminar)
Spring Semester
Pre-Med Tracks
iwu.edu/pre-health/pre-med-biochemistry.html
iwu.edu/majors/pre-med-chemistry.html
Pre-Engineering Tracks
iwu.edu/majors/engineering-curriculum.html#biomedical
iwu.edu/majors/engineering-curriculum.html#chemical
Ram Mohan - Wendell and Loretta Hess Endowed Professor of Chemistry and Chair of Chemistry
Department - Chemistry